College Advisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to assess service needs and address student concerns.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, normally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Coursework in education, business, social science, or a related area preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a higher education environment related to student development or counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to degree-seeking students, ensuring they are fully enrolled and meet class and graduation requirements.
• Assist students, including at-risk students, with concerns related to student payment and remaining registered in classes.
• Provide initial advisement to students and prospective students on college programs and services, course selection, and class scheduling.
• Participate in and assist with developing and implementing student development programs and college recruiting activities, including activities for special populations.
• Assist students in assessing academic skills and interpret placement testing.
• Contact students identified as academically at risk and design programs to improve academic success.
• Provide students with information regarding other institutions and transfer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.